The Greater Siren is a large, eel-like aquatic salamander with only front legs and bushy external gills. It can survive drought by burrowing into mud and secreting a protective cocoon. Found in the southeastern coastal plain.
Best time to see a Greater Siren
The best time to see a Greater Siren is January–May, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 544 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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